Normally, around bedtime, there is a drop in our core body temperature,3038 which seems to be one of our cues that it’s time to sleep, but late-night munchies may interfere with that. In that case, wouldn’t taking a hot shower be counterproductive? No. The moment you step out of the bath, the rapid decline in your skin temperature can enhance that natural nighttime drop and actually improve your sleep.3039 Just soaking your feet in a warm bath may help you fall asleep about fifteen minutes faster.
